CVPICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Type: Pediatric Cardiac ICU

Location: Denver, CO

Number of Beds: 10

Staff Composition: 6 RNs partnering with the PICU

• Day Shift: 1 Charge RN, RN to staff volume, 1:2 nurse-patient ratios for critical care
• Night Shift: 1 Charge RN, RN to staff volume, 1:2 nurse-patient ratios for critical care

Equipment Used: Phillips monitors, Med fusion and Baxter pumps

EMR System: Meditech

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive post-operative care, including management of inotropic and vasopressor continuous infusions, intravenous fluids, and chest tubes.
• Administer moderate sedation as necessary.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patients and their families throughout their congenital heart journey.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of Cardiac Critical Care experience.
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with peritoneal dialysis and CRRT.
• Bedside experience with ECMO.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The best fit for this position will be someone who is:

• Flexible and enjoys resourcefulness and teaching.
• Organized, adaptable, and an effective communicator.

Additional Information

This unit provides an engaging work environment with a highly experienced team dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. The RN team averages 10 years of nursing experience and fosters a culture of safety and quality. Here, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced equipment such as centrimag, prismax, and arctic sun while caring for a diverse patient population.

Join our supportive team of professionals committed to the highest standards of cardiac care and make a difference in the lives of children and their families.